This part of EN 438 gives an overview of the standard, and provides guidance in the selection and application of test methods and specifications contained in EN 438-2, EN 438-3, EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6, EN 438-7, EN 438-8 and EN 438-9. This European Standard is applicable to high-pressure decorative laminate(s) (HPL) produced by using a high pressure process.